Kaspersky Lab White List Program

In response to the ever-increasing amount of malware on public networks, Kaspersky Lab has initiated a program to create a knowledge database of all available trusted software.

Users and software providers both suffer when non-malicious programs are wrongly flagged as malicious by anti-virus applications (more commonly known as false positive detections). The Kaspersky Lab White List database will provide a solution to the problem.

The program goals

To reduce the risk of a Partner's software being wrongly classified as malicious - known as false positive detections;

To ensure a positive experience for users when they download and use Partner's and Kaspersky Lab software;

To significantly reduce the load placed on the support services of both the Partner and Kaspersky Lab;

Benefits

Verified compatibility with the actual configurations of antivirus protection offered by Kaspersky Lab;

Reduced risk of false alarms generated by antivirus protection in the event of non-standard behavior of the Partner’s software;

Independent 3rd party SW expertise provided by Kaspersky Lab – a leader in the of anti-virus defense area and information security;

The participation in the program is free-of-charge;

Participation requirements for Whitelist program

Company must have a working web site.

Company’s web site must contain company’s legal address.

Company’s software and its web site must not promote religious, political, or pseudo-scientific ideas.

Company’s software must not replicate third-party products interface or standard operating system messages. Company’s software must not display fake messages allegedly provided by a third party.

Every web site and software control icon and its title must unambiguously signify the associated action.

Company’s software must not advertise or promote third-party software or web resources, unless they are used as a launch platform (like Steam or Origin).